BP44 Armoured Train Locomotive (GBX62)

With captured Polish and Russian trains as templates the Germans went about creating a standard model of armoured train in 1941. This was known as the BP42, and with later additions, the BP44. These new trains borrowed from the captured designs’ increased artillery capability over the existing German trains. They also overcame some of the perceived design flaws in the captured trains by splitting the artillery car in two, leaving only one gun on each car and thereby reducing loss of firepower if an artillery car was knocked out. Modern anti-aircraft guns and tank-hunter cars were also added making a formidable self-contained fighting unit.

"Armoured trains are remarkably tough unless hit
with heavy-calibre guns, but even if the Locomotive is disabled and the
train halted, the gun cars will still fight on."

The key to the success of armoured trains is their operational mobility.
They can move rapidly to trouble spots and deliver effective support
when they arrive. In a country with few modern roads, this is essential. The one part of the train that is truly critical is the locomotive. Without it, nothing moves! It was the locomotive that provided the power-plant to create this unstoppable behemoth.

The BP44 Armoured Train can also include the Tank Hunter Cars and of course needs some train track in order to move.

"Armoured trains can only move along railway lines, so their deployment options are usually very limited."

"Armoured Trains can only move on railway lines.
Provided that the Locomotive is still operational they can move up to
16”/40cm forward or backward along the railway line each turn."

"Armoured trains are unstoppable behemoths. They are not worried by mere soldiers on the track and will push aside any enemy tank that attempts to block their passage. Of course, they are a little more reluctant to ram a friendly tank!"